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November 2008

For the Thrill of it All

Break out of your routine at the West's attractions and theme parks

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Destinations

LAX/South Bay

L.A.’s beach cities offer a chic edge to business basics

When the rest of the nation huddles against frigid winter chills or battles sweltering summer humidity and triple-digit temperatures, Coastal Los Angeles inevitably seems to stay calm, cool and collected under blue skies and towering palms rustled gently by Pacific Ocean breezes.

Mesa

Rise and shine

Just minutes from Phoenix and Scottsdale, Mesa mixes the flavor of the Southwest with the carefree spirit of the great outdoors.

Oahu and Kauai

Oahu and Kauai offer distinctly different experiences

As a destination, Hawaii appeals to both planners and attendees—and why not? The islands of aloha offer a vibrant hospitality industry, state-of-theart meeting facilities and a welcoming culture unique to its location 2,390 miles from the U.S. mainland, in the Pacific Ocean.

Oregon

Oregon lives up to its promise

For a very long time, the entire conception of the United States stopped in Oregon. Lewis and Clark were sent there to find out where the continent ended; following behind came so many wagon trains that even now, a hundred years after the last one creaked to a halt, the Oregon Trail’s ruts remain cut into the landscape.

Silicon Valley

Energize your meetings in Silicon Valley

Stepping inside Buck’s of Woodside is like venturing into your crazy uncle’s attic. In the restaurant entryway, a human-scale Statue of Liberty greets you, serving as the perfect coathook.

Features

For the Thrill of it All

Break out of your routine at the West's attractions and theme parks

Formula Free

Give your meetings a fresh perspective

ROI: Beyond the Buzzword

Making time and money worth the investment

Trend Tracking

Where the industry is headed–and what planners need to know (and do) to keep up

Columns

HEALTHY MEETINGS: Fun and Funky Fitness

SMART MONEY: Obtaining Sponsorships

VIEW FROM VEGAS: Cool Drinks, Cold Cash

Chef's Table

Great Expectations

Give Me 5

Interview with Teddi L. Hosman, CMP

Events ManagerSpansion Inc.Sunnyvale, Calif.

Smart Planner

Presentations Done Right

Techno Files

Weaving a Tight Web

Someone’s nightmare is often someone else’s dream come true.

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A publication tailored for you, the meeting planner professional. We focus exclusively on locations in the western United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Mexico and Canada.